Community News
MBE
June and Roy Bloom of Treeton, Rotherham have both been appointed MBE's for their services to the community in Treeton.
Roy was born in Colley's Yard on Wood Lane, opposite the Methodist Church.
He married June on 22nd March, 1952 at Treeton Methodist Church.
They have three children.
In 2007 on the closure of Treeton Methodist Church, Roy commented
'On a personal note, after being born into a Methodist family and being associated with the church for over 77 years I will miss contact with the church. But looking back I have shared many happy hours through the Sunday School to the Youth Group and lately as Treasurer and Property Steward. Memories I will always cherish.'
During recent years, Roy and June have have raised more than £1,000 each year by holding Coffee Mornings for Local Charities, Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice, Rotherham Hospice and Catcliffe MS Centre have all benefitted.
For many years the couple were leaders of the local Scouting Movement, the 19th Rotherham St Helen’s Troop , dealing mainly with the cub section.
31/12/2009